Branimir Vatavuk, DDS Blog

Nobody wants to look older than they are, right? If you struggle from tooth loss, you might feel self-conscious about your appearance. While dentures and dental bridges can be great tooth replacement options, they don’t address the cause of the dental issues that may be aging you. If you want to look years younger, here’s how dental implants can help rewind the clock.

When you were young, you were told that you needed to drink plenty of milk to keep your bones strong and healthy. There is certainly some truth behind this claim, but with so many options at the grocery store these days, how do you know which one you should pick? Whole cow’s milk? Almond milk? During your next trip to your local supermarket, you should consider how your choice of milk affects your smile. Here are some things for you to keep in mind.

Everyone knows that keeping your mouth clean is essential to maintaining good oral health. But did you know that keeping your toothbrush clean is just as crucial? After all, you use it to scrub plaque, bacteria, and leftover food particles off your teeth and tongue which means all that gunk is now on your brush bristles. Unless you disinfect it properly, your brush won’t be as effective in cleaning your teeth. Read on to learn from your dentist in Palo Alto how to clean your toothbrush and keep it that way.

“Spring cleaning” is defined as “the act or process of doing a thorough cleaning of a place.” Its first-known use was way back in 1841. Conveniently for the purposes of a dental blog post, the place where said cleaning is occurring can be your mouth! Spring is a great time to dust off the cobwebs and seek a fresh start. Your oral health isn’t too far removed from what is likely its most difficult time of the year – the holiday season – and a teeth cleaning could be just what the doctor (or dentist) ordered. Keep reading to get some helpful tips from your dentist in Palo Alto.

When it comes to dental hygienists, many people are under the assumption that their only responsibility is cleaning teeth. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Although that’s certainly one aspect of the job, there are multiple things that a hygienist does to keep a dental practice running smoothly. A dental hygienist works with a dentist to treat patients in areas beyond just brushing and flossing. Read on to learn more about their day-to-day job duties.

Between going to work and making sure your house is in order, you also want to make sure your children are in good health. With multiple people in the family, it can be difficult to manage everyone’s differing schedules, including dental appointments! In order to keep track of everything without becoming overwhelmed, you might want to look into finding a single provider. Read on to learn five advantages of opting for a family dentist in Palo Alto.

You were eating lunch with some friends along University Avenue when one of them offered you a piece of her fruit salad. Hesitantly, you declined, explaining that certain foods agitate your teeth and gums. While your friends suggested a few different dentists and preventive dentistry measures, you started to tune them out. You haven’t failed to see your dentist due to a lack of ideas or practices near you. You’ve developed a sense of dental fear that has prevented you from scheduling an appointment. Here are 4 of the most common reasons patients avoid seeing their dentists and how to overcome them. 

You were flipping through a family photo album, grinning at your childhood memories and relatives, when you noticed a common trend. Slightly disturbed, you leaned forward and analyzed the toothy smile of one of your great aunts. Sure enough, her dental issues resembled many of your other relatives. This begs the question: Can bad teeth run in the family? Here are a few reasons why your teeth may be predisposed to dental problems and what to do about it.